I think it’s a tough call for this round of American Idol.� Jordin Sparks, Blake Lewis and Melinda Doolittle pulled out all the stops last night. It was probably the best Top 3 show to date. Each contestant sang three songs, one picked by the judges, one by the producers and one by the contestant.

Jordin Sparks - A�� Jordin did a wonderful, jazzy rendition of her first song, “Wishing on a Star,” which Simon picked, but really heated things up with the producers’ lame pick “She Works Hard for the Money.”� Her final choice was “I Who Have Nothing” which cinched her place in the final two.

Blake Lewis - A �� Blake went totally beatboxless in Paula’s pick, “Roxanne” and proved he doesn’t need a gimmick.� The producers picked Maroon Five’s “This Love,” an excellent choice to showcase Lewis’ talent, and once again, he kept the beatboxing at bay, using only a sprinkling.� His own choice was Robin Thicke’s “When I Get You Home” and in my opinion, he won’t be going home this week.

Melinda Doolittle - A�� Randy’s choice for Melinda was Whitney Houston’s “I Believe in You and Me” and Ms. Doolittle has consistently made us believe in her.� The producers picked Tina Turner’s “Nutbush City Limits” and once again, she proved she’s got moxy.� Her own pick was “I’m a Woman,” which, if I’m not mistaken, she sang once before on the show.

As I said, all three contestants brought their “A” game, but someone has to go home tonight. Although it’s a close call, I believe we will be saying goodbye and goodnight to Melinda.

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